{"id":13250,"date":"2026-01-13T12:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=13250"},"modified":"2026-02-18T03:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:44:22","slug":"international-health-insurance-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-in-malaysia.html","title":{"rendered":"Health Insurance Options in Malaysia for Foreigners and Expats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners in Malaysia must secure health insurance because they are not eligible for the country\u2019s subsidized public healthcare system. Expats can either join the Foreign Worker Hospitalization and Surgical Scheme (FWHS) if their employer enrolls them or obtain private health insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two options help expats avoid paying the full cost of medical treatment out of pocket. Private health insurance is often preferred for its international coverage, shorter wait times, and access to English-speaking medical professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an expatriate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/malaysia-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and don\u2019t know your health insurance options? In this blog post, we will be discussing the options for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pros and cons of each option and the price of private insurance in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Health Insurance Options for Foreigners in Malaysia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27644 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busy-bukit-bintang-street-with-traffic-and-high-rise-buildings-in-kuala-lumpur.webp\" alt=\"Image of Busy Bukit Bintang Street With Traffic And High-rise Buildings In Kuala Lumpur with text overlay of &quot;Health Insurance Options for Foreigners in Malaysia&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busy-bukit-bintang-street-with-traffic-and-high-rise-buildings-in-kuala-lumpur.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busy-bukit-bintang-street-with-traffic-and-high-rise-buildings-in-kuala-lumpur-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busy-bukit-bintang-street-with-traffic-and-high-rise-buildings-in-kuala-lumpur-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busy-bukit-bintang-street-with-traffic-and-high-rise-buildings-in-kuala-lumpur-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/busy-bukit-bintang-street-with-traffic-and-high-rise-buildings-in-kuala-lumpur-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners in Malaysia most likely will need to purchase international health insurance, designed for international travel and living. Often<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these plans can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/#:~:text=Coverage%20Across%20Different%20Countries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover you across countries and borders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and they include inpatient and outpatient care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance plans partner with local medical providers in Malaysia and countries across the world, so you can find a plan that meets your needs and situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance for foreigners is different from what Malaysian citizens use, as we will discuss below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Malaysia\u2019s Healthcare System Works<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/malaysia-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/#:~:text=Malaysia%E2%80%99s%20Healthcare%20and,for%20Malaysian%20citizens.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia\u2019s health insurance system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consists of subsidized healthcare funded by income taxes. These subsidized services are available to natives but not to expatriates. Foreigners and expats may qualify for the Foreign Worker Hospitalisation and Surgical Scheme or purchase a private insurance plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Subsidized Healthcare in Malaysia for Citizens<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysian citizens have access to low-priced, highly subsidized healthcare services in Malaysia. This is not a public health insurance scheme. The income tax of the country makes it possible to keep healthcare costs incredibly low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when a Malaysian citizen receives treatment, all they have to do is pay a very low fee for the care they receive. This is how it works for citizens who seek treatment in a public healthcare facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-20' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Expats Qualify for Subsidized Healthcare?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Expats will not be charged at the highly subsidized rate.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instead, expats must pay for their medical care in full, purchase a private health insurance plan, or apply for the Foreign Worker Hospitalization and Surgical Scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Foreign Worker Hospitalization and Surgical Scheme<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysian expats may qualify for the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takaful-malaysia.com.my\/en\/products\/foreign-workers-hospitalisation-surgical-scheme-skhppa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Foreign Worker Hospitalization and Surgical Scheme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they meet the criteria. The employer of foreign workers must enroll you to join the scheme. This plan has an annual limit of up to RM 20,000; it covers room and board up to RM 160, and ICU fees up to 15 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Criteria for Malaysia\u2019s Worker Scheme:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your coverage period must be one year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreign worker must be between the ages of 18 and 60<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foreign worker must be a present and future full-time employee of the owner of the certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Private Health Insurance for Expats in Malaysia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Anyone in Malaysia can choose to purchase a private health insurance plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Expats who do this can seek medical treatment in a private facility where higher quality equipment and more English-speaking professionals are located. You can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/pp-profile\/about\/#:~:text=What%20can%20Pacific%20Prime%20do%20for%20you%3F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use an insurance broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the right plan for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to apply for and utilize international health insurance for expats in Malaysia:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare Plans and Providers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Before you can pick a plan, you\u2019ll want to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compare health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans, quotes, and providers. Using our quote generator tool makes that fast and simple without any pressure to commit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discuss Your Options With an Expert<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is crucial to get an expert\u2019s advice since they know the Malaysian healthcare system and insurance market, and they can guide you toward the plan that you need.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Talk to our experts today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sign a Contract<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can purchase your chosen plan through a broker like Pacific Prime. This will not cost you any extra money. Brokers receive a commission from providers, so instead, you gain a partner at no extra charge who can assist you with finding a plan, filing claims, renewing, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seek Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After you\u2019ve been insured, you can seek medical care in Malaysia in the private clinics and hospitals of your choice, from the provider of your choosing. Private facilities will cut down your wait time and increase your chances of being treated in your native language.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit Claims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some insurance providers may require you to submit a claim after you\u2019ve been treated and covered the bills yourself. Others have a direct billing option which means they\u2019ll pay the bills for you directly and only contact you if you owe a portion left over.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carry Proof of Insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Be sure to carry proof of health insurance with you wherever you go in Malaysia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-21' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_2.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits and Drawbacks of Public Healthcare<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A benefit of subsidized healthcare in Malaysia is that it\u2019s easily accessible, and a disadvantage is its long wait times. We\u2019ll compare the pros and cons of subsidized healthcare in Malaysia in further detail below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysians have access to free or low-cost healthcare in public facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available in both urban and rural areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple projects underway to build more hospitals, renovate old ones, provide training, and increase health information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many public hospitals are seriously understaffed, both urban and rural.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because there is a high demand for care with few employees, there are long wait times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many physicians are leaving the public sector because of the high stress and there is better income in the private sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a special fee for individuals without a Malaysia identity card or who are foreign workers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to pay steep income taxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only citizens qualify for subsidized costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public facilities may have less equipment, space, and outdated supplies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are fewer bilingual workers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-22' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_3.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pros and Cons of Private Insurance in Malaysia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An advantage of private health insurance is quick appointment times, while a disadvantage is higher costs. Below, let\u2019s compare the pros and cons of private health insurance in Malaysia for expats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common and increasing in urban areas, which is often where the expats with private insurance live<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has great investments due to high medical tourism coming to private hospitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia\u2019s government is actively promoting Malaysia\u2019s emerging role as a medical tourist destination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick appointment times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wide variety of medical services and specialties are available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a lot of treatments or care, coverage can save you a lot of money<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get access to higher-quality private facilities with up-to-date equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are more bilingual workers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less private hospitals in rural areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is more expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to pay premium costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-23' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_4.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Does Health Insurance Cost in Malaysia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27645 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rooftop-infinity-pool-overlooking-kuala-lumpur-skyline-at-regalia-suites.webp\" alt=\"Image of Rooftop Infinity Pool Overlooking Kuala Lumpur Skyline At Regalia Suites with text overlay of &quot;How Much Does Health Insurance Cost in Malaysia?&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rooftop-infinity-pool-overlooking-kuala-lumpur-skyline-at-regalia-suites.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rooftop-infinity-pool-overlooking-kuala-lumpur-skyline-at-regalia-suites-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rooftop-infinity-pool-overlooking-kuala-lumpur-skyline-at-regalia-suites-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rooftop-infinity-pool-overlooking-kuala-lumpur-skyline-at-regalia-suites-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rooftop-infinity-pool-overlooking-kuala-lumpur-skyline-at-regalia-suites-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheapest international medical insurance plan in Malaysia for expats costs a <\/span><b>$48 monthly premium<\/b> <b>from <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/\"><b>AXA<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other plans under $75 are from Allianz, William Russell, and Cigna.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following table shows medical insurance quotes for a 30-year-old female living in Malaysia for over a year. All plans include coverage for inpatient care, emergency evacuation, and emergency repatriation. All values are in USD.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\">\n<h3><b>Health Insurance Quotes for Expats in Malaysia<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Provider<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Plan Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Monthly Premium<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Deductible<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual Plan Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$16,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,600,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$62<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$13,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,500,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Russell<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronze<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$62<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,500,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$73<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual plans will differ in their specific coverage benefits, and some will be more comprehensive than others.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn exactly what each plan covers and what your personal quote would be,<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speak to a Pacific Prime representative<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or use our<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quote generator<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your own.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-24' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_5.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Important Tips Before Buying Insurance in Malaysia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before expats get their Malaysian health insurance, they should know how they apply, how they pick a doctor, and what doctor routines are like. Knowing this information can help you determine if you\u2019d prefer to use the foreign worker insurance scheme or private insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Need to Know About Applying for Coverage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who are applying for the Foreign Worker Hospitalization and Surgical Scheme do not need to apply themselves. Rather,<\/span><b> their employer will register for them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and fill out the required paperwork. If you\u2019re choosing to get a private health insurance plan, you can set that up all on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want assistance with getting private coverage, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/relevance-brokers-health-insurance-industry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can benefit you in many ways!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Find a Family Physician<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysian expats can pick the physician they want by visiting their hospital of choice and registering with the doctor\u2019s clinic in person. This will then give you access to their schedule and working hours, and you can return to their facility anytime you need care. Appointments are rarely made.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Routine Doctor Visits Work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Routine doctor visits in Malaysia typically do not require an appointment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and specialists do not need referrals from a general practitioner. If you need care, you can check in at the hospital of your choice and wait in line until you can be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is nice in some respects since you won\u2019t need to wait weeks for a specialist opening, but it does mean that you may wait for hours in a hospital waiting room until it is your turn to be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might not seem like a lot to do at once, but imagine spending all day in the hospital for every doctor visit that you and your family need all year long. This is one reason why many expats prefer private hospitals that treat fewer patients and have shorter wait times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Teleconsultations are becoming more popular in Malaysia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this very reason as well, so you can seek care without <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">having to wait <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the hospital for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many hours<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This highly benefits patients in rural areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Do expats need health insurance in Malaysia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats need health insurance in Malaysia because they will not qualify for the highly subsidized health care rates. Those benefits are reserved for Malaysian citizens. Expats will have to pay for all healthcare expenses at the full price out of pocket if they don\u2019t have insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can foreigners buy medical coverage in Malaysia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners can buy medical insurance coverage in Malaysia through private health insurance providers. Some of the top providers include Cigna, Bupa, AXA, A+ International, NOW Health International, Tokio Marine, and LUMA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does Malaysia have free healthcare?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia does not have free healthcare. Malaysian citizens have access to very low-cost healthcare rates, but their income taxes make up the difference. Non-citizens do not have access to the subsidized care fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does Malaysia have a universal healthcare system?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia does not have a universal healthcare system. Instead, they have highly subsidized healthcare fees for citizens, which make it affordable enough to cover them out of pocket. Expats, however, don\u2019t qualify for these subsidized rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have both private and subsidized options to choose from when it comes to health insurance in Malaysia, each with its fair share of benefits and drawbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance offers short waiting times but is pricier, while subsidized health insurance is available only to citizens who qualify for it and offers fewer bilingual staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the largest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brokers in the APAC region, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has over 25 years of experience helping expats and locals find coverage that matches both their budgets and unique healthcare needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re an expat living in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/malaysia-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or a local<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our team of specialists will be more than happy to help you out. And if you have any further questions, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or get a free quote <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you found value in this article, you can also read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-studying-abroad.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying Abroad? 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